Category Archives: Open Forum

Recommendation of the Council of Europe

The Council of Europe on 1 April 2015 adopted Recommendation CM / Rec (2015) 5 on the processing of personal data in the employment context. Employers should minimize the risks of violation of workers’ rights and fundamental freedoms: – Https://wcd.coe.int/ViewDoc.jsp?id=2306625 The theme is of undeniable interest in Italy especially in this time of great expectations… Read More »

Data breach notification… in Canada

This article from Financial Post explains the Digital Privacy Act that became law on June 18 in Canada. It’s not related to Europe, but Canada. However it showcases a common trend in several countries. Data breach shall be notified. The mandatory notification provisions require organizations to notify the Privacy Commissioner as well as potentially affected individuals of a… Read More »

A new role for certifications?

The Regulation provides for the possibility for Data Controllers and Data Processors to use certification, i.e. services designed to provide reliable evidence of compliance in terms of data protection (definition, implementation and review of appropriate measures). Regarding the Processor, the text provides that the guarantees that the Processor must provide to be appointed as such… Read More »

EU, first ok to Privacy Regulation

Luxembourg, 15 June 2015 Justice Ministers from all of the EU-countries have agreed on the new data protection act. Heavy fines for those who do not adapt and enforcement of the right to be forgotten and over data misuse. This step allows the opening of negotiations with the Parliament, which will start from the 24th of… Read More »

Open Forum

Any other argument that is not within the topics Legal Framework, Roles and Liability, Data Protection Officer, Impact Risks and Measures, Data Breach, Privacy by Design and Sanctions could be written into this category.